Spicy Cajun Catfish Substitutes
Tasty and healthy substitutes for classic Cajun dishes! Buttered Catfish nuggets, spiced with cayenne cornmeal seasoning, take the place of Crab meat in garlic spaghetti. Topped with creamy alfredo, melted Sharp Cheddar, and green onions. Perfect for veterans with specific dietary needs.
ingredients
- 1 lb Catfish fillets, cut into nuggets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups cooked spaghetti
- 8 oz crab meat
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3.
Coat each catfish nugget with the cornmeal seasoning and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the catfish is cooked through and crispy.
- 5.
Boil the spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 6.
In a saucepan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add crab meat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 7.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the saucepan and mix it together with the crab meat and garlic.
- 8.
Pour in the Alfredo sauce and stir until everything is well coated. Heat gently.
- 9.
In a baking dish, spread the spaghetti mixture evenly and sprinkle with chunks of cream cheese.
- 10.
Top with shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese and green onions.
- 11.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 12.
Serve the spicy Cajun catfish nuggets on top of the creamy crab spaghetti.
- 13.
Enjoy this flavorful, low-sodium, and gout-friendly alternative!
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